Dear Tournament Participants:
We would like to take an opportunity to welcome all of the players, coaches, and parents to the 2025 Midwest Hoop Fest. Our tournament staff will strive to make this a positive tournament experience for each participating team and their families.
Our largest event will be played July 25-27, in Chicago. We expect 300+ teams from 20 states and Canada to participate in that event. Over 50 courts are used for the event, which was moved to Chicago 14 years ago, so that more air-conditioned facilities with wood courts could be used and so that more lodging was available for the tournament participants. During optional pre-event competition on July 25, players compete in NBA 2-Ball, Free Throw and Three Point contests, as well as All Star games.
And most of all please remember These are kids. It’s just a game. The coaches are volunteers. The referees are human. No college scholarships will be handed out today.
Good luck to all teams!
Jason
Schwebke Tournament Director
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PARTICIPATING TEAMS
EAST HIGH SCHOOL
(2929 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108)– You will enter off of 24th Street and park in that lot. The ONLY doors that will be unlocked are on the 24th street side of the building. You CANNOT park or enter the building on the 28th Street side.
UW HEALTH SPORTS FACTORY
(305 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104) – Park in front of the building, there is only one main entrance in front.
REFEREE SIGNALS
PLEASE THANK ALL THE ADVERTISERS WHO MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE
A to Z Towing
A & H Trucking , Inc
Crystal Lake Transmissions
DRC Diaz Roofing Company LLC
E-Z Care Services
Goodman’s Jewelers
John Wickhem Insurance Agency
Kidz Junction Childcare and Learning Center Kim Colby Homes Lindgren Power
KOA
Pizza Hut- Machesney Park
Rock River Lumber
Auto Body
Utzig Carstar
Waste Water Management of Northern IL
4 Wheels of Fox Lake
American Bell Screen Printing Company
Citizens State Bank - Stockton
Dock and Door National LLC
Drumlin Ridge Winery
Famous Yeti’s
Huntington Learning Center
John Lucentes Barber Shop
Kness Heating & Cooling
Kup A Joe Cafe
Liberty Self Storage Monona Motors
Polar Refrigeration and Heating RJ Bowers
Ron’s Market Fuel
Stephenson Service Co
Badger Welding Supplies Inc
Bristol Oaks Golf & Banquet Center
Country House Grocery & Floral KD Welding Inc
Kitson Auctioneering
Lena State Bank
Marvin Uecker Agency
Oimoen’s Muffler & Tire Center
Peabudy’s Inc.
Viking - Ace Hardware
Aaron’s Lock and Safe
Spa Repair
Arrow Alignment
Brodhead Collision
Brunsell Lumber & Mill Work
Campbell’s Piggly Wiggly - Brodhead
City Carstar Inc
Class Tool & Die
Congress Glass Inc.
Environmental Comfort Heating & Air, Inc
Hwy 50 Auto Repair
JHM Electric
Johnson Agency
Ken’s Auto Center
Main Street Bar and Grill Miss Nail Lounge Moppet LLC
My Friend’s Closet
Northern Illinois Carry LLC
Oliver’s Corner Market Park Place
Pomp’s Tire- Monroe
Rosati’s Pizza & Catering -Lake Zurich
Roto Rooter- McFarland
Ryan Funeral Home
Suburban Tool & Machine
Teacher’s
VFW
Auburn Upholstery
Bar of Oshkosh
Bob’s Refrigeration Heating & Air
Buffalo Wild Wings - Rockford
Carmichael Construction
Glidden Florist Handyman247 LLC
Hoffman’s Auto & Tire
Hometown Meats & Deli
Hometown Trophies J.R’s Pub
Junction Pub Lesher Auto Repair
Marengo Signs
Meecher’s Customs & Convertibles
Milton Family Restaurant
MNM’s Coffee House
Muirs Hardwood Floor
Ro Pal Grinding Inc.
Russ’s Park Place
Stevens’ Automotive Repair
Sullivan Foods in Lena
Sunrise II Family Restaurant
Sure-Shot Archery
The Murphy Real Estate Group- Kathleen Lamarca
The Northwestern House
The Winchester Restaurant
BASKETBALL INSPIRATION
TOURNAMENT RULES
Arrival: Each team should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled game time. Games may begin up to 10 minutes early ONLY if BOTH coaches agree.
Coach Bands: Two coaches and one score/timekeeper are allowed entry into the games without paying admission.
Score/Timekeeper: Each team is responsible for providing one adult, at least 18 years of age, to run the clock, or keep the scorebook. The scorebook must be kept at the scorer’s table, and there can be NO coaching by the person while keeping the scorebook or running the clock.
Team Check-In: Each coach, assistant coach, & score/timekeeper must check-in individually to receive their tournament wristband. Only three passes will be issued per team, no exceptions.
Roster: No player may be listed on two team rosters in the same age division. Coaches should include any players that may play in any game of the tournament on their roster for the first game, even if the player(s) is/are not present at the first game.
Pre-game warm-up: Pre-game warm-up will a minimum of three minutes and will be more if time allows.
Halftime: Halftime will be a minimum of three minutes and maximum of five minutes. Two 18-minute halves: The clock will only stop during time-outs or by referee’s discretion EXCEPT for during the last two minutes of each half of regulation play, during which the clock will stop on all dead balls (except made baskets).
Overtime: First overtime will be two minutes, with the clock stopping on dead balls (except made baskets) ONLY in the last ONE minute of overtime, or by referee’s discretion. Second overtime will be sudden death (first scored point—FT or FG—wins).
Bonus: One and one bonus will be shot on the 7th team foul of each half. Double Bonus: Two shot bonus will be shot on the 10th team foul in each half.
Time-outs: There will be two 30-second time outs per half, which do not carry over from half to half. There will be one 30-second timeout per overtime, which does not carry over from overtime to overtime.
Pressing: 7th & 8th grade divisions: with a 20-point lead or more, no press is allowed. 5th & 6th grade divisions: with a 15-point lead or more, no press is allowed. Teams in the 4th grade division may only press in the last two minutes of each half, if less than a 15-point lead. Teams in the 3rd grade division may only press in the last ONE minute of the 2nd half ONLY.
Defense: Any defense is allowed. (i.e., Man-to-man or zone)
20 Point Lead: If a team is down by 20+ points in final two minutes of the 2nd half ONLY, the clock will only stop during timeouts.
3-Point FGs: Three-point field goals are allowed in all age groups.
Basketball Size: Boys 9U-12U Use 28.5, Boys 13U-14U Use 29.5 Regulation Ball, All Girls Use 28.5. If BOTH coaches agree to use a 29.5 size basketball in 12U boys, it is permitted.
Technical Foul: Technical fouls will result in an automatic two points and the ball for the offended team.
Pool Play: Because teams are guaranteed a minimum number of games, for any team to advance from pool play to a bracketed portion of the tournament, the team must compete in all pool games.
Forfeit Rule: To keep the tournament games on schedule, a team that arrives more than 10 minutes late will start the game with a 15-0 deficit. The game will then consist of two 12-minute halves. If a team is more than 15 minutes late, the team will forfeit the game. The score will be recorded 15-0 in the official tournament standings.
Seeding Criteria: Seeding is based on the following criteria, in the order shown: 1. Win/Loss Record; 2. Head to Head Competition; 3. Point Differential (Maximum of +15 and -15 per game…applies to pool games only) 4. Defensive points allowed in pool games only; 5. Offensive points scored in pool games only; 6. Coin Flip
Age Groups: Complete age rules can be found online: www.nationalsummerclassic.com.
Additional Rules: In addition to the rules listed on this document, games will be governed by NFHS rules. The tournament director reserves the right to make rulings in the greater interest of the tournament if necessary. Those rulings are final.
